Bill
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Again “WOW! Very impressive”.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Here is my cover setup, drawing and installation fitment. I had a piece of 1/2″ thick blanchard ground, hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum plate i could use. I need to pick up (5) 1/2″-13 hex head bolts and make the gasket.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Well, it has been a long haul, but we are at least going back together on this thing.
Last fall I was able to get the A/C hoses pulled out and new ones run in their place to the galley evaporator and the bedroom evaporator. The two Cruisairs and fan boxes behind the bumper were removed, everything cleaned, ready for paint. Still have to build those hoses and install them. The A/C fittings for the entire project took me a whole day to specify…do you know how many different types of A/C fittings are on this thing? The roof top condenser has been installed with lines running through bedroom closet. That worked pretty well, although you see them when you open the closet. There was only about a 3″X4″ area where it was possible to get those lines through the floor into the drivetrain tunnel. Down through closet over in behind the washer/dryer and through the floor. What a royal pain that was!
The engine bay was sanded down and painted along with the body corners behind the bumper. I think it looks pretty good for a novice. Still need to source and replace all of the rotted out hose tie-downs. Boston Gearbox for fan was a pain. Installed new seals, but the gaskets are not available. I made my own, but had to put it together and tear it apart three times to get the gear mesh right. The gaskets provide the spacing for the gear mesh. The radiator had to be re-cored.
Right now the motor is almost done. Sleeves, pistons, bearings, etc. Injectors rebuilt, heads rebuilt. New oil coolers. Need to set valves and injectors next. Building thermostat housings now…another new tool. As of now, I have about $15k in parts and tools in this project, but I’m glad I did it. I will include some photos.
I have learned a tremendous amount doing this project and would be glad to pass on any information I have gleaned in the process.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Great job, glad all went well. Thanks for the pics.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
We’re very sorry to hear about Buddy. He was an outstanding guy with a heart of gold. He would help if you needed it any way he could. He knew his Country Coach & Marathon inside out. We had some good times.
RIP, Buddy. You will be missed…
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Dick, we recently built a 40’x60′ bus barn (no pit), with radiant heat in the 6″ slab, two floor drains, and a 16’8″ height to the bottom of trusses. The three insulated doors are 14’x14′, 14’x12′, and 10’x10′. We have a 2′ roof soffit/overhang on the sides. Since you are building in “snow county” you’ll have to factor snow loads in to your roof design. I’d highly suggest a wide roof overhang on the sides (more is better) so when the snow falls off the roof it doesn’t lay against the building and turn to ice. With radiant heat, it is best to incorporate a lot of vertical (edge) rigid insulation to the slab pour, which should be 6″ thick minimum. Rather than center our two main doors, we offset them and are very happy we did. In retrospect, i would NOT install less than 14′ doors. I can email a couple of pics if you want.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
I’m assuming by your response you verified 12 V to the CBs listed. Checking batteries requires them to be separated, otherwise just check total system voltages.
If coolant is low it will cause a stop engine. However the engine should start, but then shut down. If it is fuel related it will not even start.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
George,
Sent you an email with update on my end but here’s the numbers I believe are right for H3 through 2002, check w Prevost
Amber # 930251
Clear # 930252
Red – taillight # 930253
Red – stoplight # 930254
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
I got a response from Roadmaster and all it was turned out to be a link to the page posted here. I asked for more information and if they are going to add availability for other toads.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
FWIW, in 10 plus years I never logged out of the PC site. Why, because you are automatically disconnected and logged out if no activity is present in a certain amount of time for security reasons. So why give a shit about logging out? I don’t get it.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
If you are saying you cannot reply, in a your reply, how am I suppose to understand???
I have been on the site almost every hour, all night, since this started. I have not had one issue. Obviously with as many posts as I have made.
As I stated, Joe has been going through this thread and resolving any and all issues (on a Sunday morning) to the best of his ability. If that is not good enough then I apologize.
Bill III
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Hello Jon, just wondering with your knowledge of conversions and coaches out there if you know of or anything about the 1997 Vantare on RVTrader.com that’s for sale right now? I’ve emailed the owner and got some info on services and updates in the last year or so. I’d prefer a Marathon or Liberty conversion but always looking for options. Thanks
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
I use a computer, but now my log out button is gone.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
I have 2.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Bill, do you have one or two Vanner Equalizers? Yours is a 93 Liberty, mine is a 92 Country Coach. My bus used to have 2 of these, now has one. None of the schematics i have show them. Anyone else please chime in. Thank You.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years.